Ringlestone (ME14), Kent Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Ringlestone (ME14), Kent.
Kent · England · settlement
Planning applications in Ringlestone (ME14) are administered by Ashford Borough Council. View the full Ashford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Ringlestone (ME14)
Ringlestone is a quaint hamlet located in the Maidstone district of Kent, nestled between Wormshill and Harrietsham. It falls within the civil parish of Wormshill, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region.
District: Wormshill
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £357,820 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Maidstone
- Parliamentary constituency: Maidstone and Malling
- LSOA: Maidstone 004A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Ringlestone (ME14).
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Ringlestone (ME14).
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Ringlestone (ME14) based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Ringlestone (ME14).
- - 11 Dickens Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2QL
Section 73 Application for Minor Material Amendment to approved plans condition 2 (To allow for a slight alteration to the roof design) pursuant to 26/501585/FULL for Demolition of existing garage and
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/502559/FULL - 11 Dickens Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2QL
Section 73 Application for Minor Material Amendment to approved plans condition 2 (To allow for a slight alteration to the roof design) pursuant to 26/501585/FULL for Demolition of existing garage and
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-07-06 - - 99 Chatham Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2LY
Demolition of existing garage. Erection of a self-build 2 bedroom detached dwelling.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-07-03
View full details - - 11 Dickens Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2QL
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side and part two storey, part single storey rear extension, and a single storey open front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-27
View full details - 26/501585/FULL - 11 Dickens Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2QL
Demolition of existing garage and erection of a two storey side and part two storey, part single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-27 - - 82 Calder Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2RA
Lawful Development certificate for proposed creation of a dropped kerb and a driveway with permeable concrete block paving.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - 26/501581/LAWPRO - 82 Calder Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2RA
Lawful Development certificate for proposed creation of a dropped kerb and a driveway with permeable concrete block paving.
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-04-24 - - The Good Tree 28 Moncktons Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 2PY
TPO application for excavation of trench between protected trees, one Horse Chestnut and two Limes, for the purposes of installing utilities (full details on Aboricultural Method Statement dated 26/02
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-03-17
View full details - 26/501024/TPOA - The Good Tree 28 Moncktons Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 2PY
TPO application for excavation of trench between protected trees, one Horse Chestnut and two Limes, for the purposes of installing utilities (full details on Aboricultural Method Statement dated 26/02
Status: Undecided | Council: Maidstone | Date: 2026-03-17 - - 2 Foxglove Rise Maidstone Kent ME14 2AF
Proposed loft conversion with dormer window to rear elevation and 3no. rooflight windows to front elevation.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Sheridan Close Maidstone Kent ME14 2QP
Submission of details pursuant to conditions 17 - Closure report & 20 - Crime prevention, Subject to 22/503932/FULL
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2026-01-06
View full details - - 33 Radnor Close Maidstone Kent ME14 2PW
Tree Preservation Order application: 3 x (T17-T19) Acer - Crown reduce by up to 2m in height from 12m to 10m and crown reduce all compass points by up to 2m from 5m to 3m.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 1 Burleigh Drive Boxley Kent ME14 2HY
TPO application to T1 - Sweet Chestnut - Reduce from height of 20 metres to 17 metres, Northern radial spread from 9 metres to 7 metres, Eastern radial spread from 9 metres to 7 metres, Southern radia
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-09-17
View full details - - Land Rear Of 6 Moncktons Drive Off Moncktons Lane Maidstone Kent ME14 2QD
Submission of details pursuant to condition 12 (sustainable surface and waste water drainage scheme) subject to application 23/502254/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - 28 Edna Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2QJ
Lawful Development Certificate for proposed hip to gable loft conversion with rear box dormer, and garage conversion to create new habitable space, including changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-06-09
View full details - - 137 Chatham Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2NB
Submission of details pursuant to condition 4 (Ecological Enhancements), subject to application 24/504011/FULL.
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Lee Heights Bambridge Court Maidstone Kent ME14 2LG
TPO application to reduce two horse chestnuts (T2 & T3), to height of 17m and spread of 6m. Reduce one beech (T4) to height of 17m, and spread of 5.5m.
Status: Rejected | Type: Trees | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - Chatham Road Service Station Chatham Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2ND
Retrospective application for the erection of temporary steel structure with timber roofing to the rear of the garage to facilitate car wash area queue.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 137 Chatham Road Maidstone Kent ME14 2NB
Erection of a two-storey side extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-09-30
View full details - - 7 Ringlestone Crescent Maidstone Kent ME14 2NE
Erection of a two storey side extension and a part single/part two storey rear extension, internal alterations and changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Mid Kent | Date: 2024-03-13
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A brief summary of Ringlestone (ME14) in Kent
Ringlestone is a quaint hamlet located in the Maidstone district of Kent, nestled between Wormshill and Harrietsham. It falls within the civil parish of Wormshill, making it an area of interest for planning applications and developments in the region. It sits within the Wormshill district.
Property prices in Ringlestone (ME14) show an average sale price of £357,820, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Ringlestone (ME14) a particularly low-crime area.
Ringlestone (ME14) has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Ringlestone (ME14) includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Allington Quarry SSSI; 7 Ancient Woodland sites; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Kent Downs. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Ringlestone (ME14)
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Ringlestone (ME14). Of these, 85% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Ringlestone (ME14) maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
At 62 days on average, decisions near Ringlestone (ME14) slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Ringlestone (ME14) were full planning applications (31), discharge of conditions (12), tree works (8). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 9 medium-scale applications, 57 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 6 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 41 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 33 applications
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